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3232Ireland’s largest annual Project Management Conferencehttps://www.corporatetraining.ie/blog/irelands-largest-annual-project-management-conference/
https://www.corporatetraining.ie/blog/irelands-largest-annual-project-management-conference/#respondFri, 11 Jan 2019 11:32:51 +0000https://www.corporatetraining.ie/?post_type=blog&p=133781Ireland Chapter of PMI’s conference to generate over half a million euro for the local economy as this conference comes to Cork for the first time. Ireland’s largest annual conference for project managers is to be held in Cork for the first time in February. Over 300 delegates from across the country will attend the […]

]]>Ireland Chapter of PMI’s conference to generate over half a million euro for the local economy as this conference comes to Cork for the first time.

Ireland’s largest annual conference for project managers is to be held in Cork for the first time in February. Over 300 delegates from across the country will attend the Ireland Chapter of Project Management Institute’s (PMI) national conference at Fota Island Resort, Cork on 28 February, where TV architect Dermot Bannon will deliver a keynote address. It is the first time that this prestigious event, with headline sponsors EY and Microsoft, will be held outside Dublin, generating over half a million euro for the local Cork economy.

Book Now

Early bird tickets for the conference, to be attended by some of the country’s eminent project leaders, are priced at €145 (Ireland Chapter PMI members) and €195 (non-members) at projectireland.ie.

Speaking on the launch of the conference, President of the Ireland Chapter of PMI, Pat Lucey said: “The 2019 conference, themed From Idea to Reality, will provide a unique opportunity to explore how project management is utilised to deliver projects from conception to completion.”

Project Management Conference line-up

Announced today, keynote speaker Dermot Bannon will discuss how to successfully communicate disruptive ideas to project stakeholders. Further guest speakers include co-founder of FoodCloud, Aoibheann O’Brien, who set up the Dublin-based social enterprise, connecting food businesses with surplus food to nearby charities through technology.

Yvonne O’Byrne, Ireland international hockey star, will speak on securing a World Cup silver medal, and Danny Curran, director of growth at Aid:Tech, will discuss how the Dublin-headquartered start-up developed blockchain technology for the distribution of international aid in refugee camps.

Managing Director of Dale Carnegie Ireland, Walter Bradley, will give a workshop on ‘How to Agreeably Disagree’. There will also be a talk and Q&A with Jim Snyder, who in 1969 was one of the original five founders of the global PMI. Further speakers will be announced in the coming weeks.

Response

Mr Lucey added: “The Ireland Chapter of PMI is the largest professional organisation for project managers in Ireland with over 1,400 members. We strive to provide access to valuable knowledge, networks and resources that will be integral to project success.

“The national conference is an opportunity for project management professionals across IT, public sector, construction, pharmaceuticals and manufacturing to gain insight from leading experts in the industry along with well-known Irish and international figures who are making waves in their respective fields. All our speakers have used key project management skills to deliver their ideas into reality, whether it is designing state-of-the-art homes, winning a World Cup medal or utilising disruptive technologies to achieve results.

There are currently over 50,000 employed in project management across Ireland, in sectors such as IT, public sector, construction, pharmaceuticals, professional services, financial services and manufacturing.

]]>https://www.corporatetraining.ie/blog/irelands-largest-annual-project-management-conference/feed/0Free Webinars from New Horizons Dublinhttps://www.corporatetraining.ie/blog/free-webinars-from-new-horizons-dublin/
https://www.corporatetraining.ie/blog/free-webinars-from-new-horizons-dublin/#respondMon, 07 Jan 2019 09:52:19 +0000https://www.corporatetraining.ie/?post_type=blog&p=133776New Horizons offers you free, educational webinars to keep you up to date on the latest technologies and best business practices. Stay informed with live presentations on a variety of IT and business topics. Subject matter experts with real world experience host each presentation. Each highly interactive session allows you to ask questions and gain […]

]]>New Horizons offers you free, educational webinars to keep you up to date on the latest technologies and best business practices. Stay informed with live presentations on a variety of IT and business topics. Subject matter experts with real world experience host each presentation.

Each highly interactive session allows you to ask questions and gain clarification in real time. Can’t attend on the scheduled date? No problem. New Horizons archives its webinars, allowing you to analyse topics at a later date. You may choose to sign up for one or many of these free webinars, depending on your individual interests.

If you know of others who would benefit from attending, please forward this free opportunity to them as well.

Upcoming Free Webinar

Register now for the next seminar: ‘Leadership & Development: Accomplishing the Results You Want’, which takes place 15th January 2019 at 5pm GMT. This will be presented by Brian Ackles, Executive Leadership Coach, and Professional Development Consultant.

Course Content

Success is measured by results. Detailed plans and a captivating vision are important, but true accomplishment is in carrying your goals through to a winning outcome.

In this upcoming webinar, you will get an overview on:

Strengthening your leadership voice

Negotiating your way to success

Fostering employee buy-in to exceed expectations and achieve the most positive

]]>https://www.corporatetraining.ie/blog/free-webinars-from-new-horizons-dublin/feed/0Participation of women in the EU digital economy lagginghttps://www.corporatetraining.ie/blog/participation-of-women-in-the-eu-digital-economy-lagging/
https://www.corporatetraining.ie/blog/participation-of-women-in-the-eu-digital-economy-lagging/#respondWed, 12 Dec 2018 11:21:14 +0000https://www.corporatetraining.ie/?post_type=blog&p=133765The European Commission has launched an annual scoreboard to monitor women’s participation in the digital economy, on the occasion of the birthday of Ada Lovelace, considered as the world’s first computer programmer. The Women in Digital scoreboard will assess women’s inclusion in digital jobs, careers and entrepreneurship. Initiated by Mariya Gabriel, Commissioner for Digital Economy and Society, the Scoreboard […]

]]>The European Commission has launched an annual scoreboard to monitor women’s participation in the digital economy, on the occasion of the birthday of Ada Lovelace, considered as the world’s first computer programmer. The Women in Digital scoreboard will assess women’s inclusion in digital jobs, careers and entrepreneurship. Initiated by Mariya Gabriel, Commissioner for Digital Economy and Society, the Scoreboard rates EU countries’ performance in the areas of internet use and internet user skills, as well as specialist skills and employment, based on 13 indicators.

Results

The first edition illustrated that women’s participation in the digital field is lagging behind in several areas. Only 1 in 6 ICT (Information and Communication Technology) specialists and only 1 in 3 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) graduate is a woman. Astonishingly women in the ICT sector earn almost 20% less than men.

On this occasion, Commissioner Gabriel said: “Women account for 52% of the European population but only around 17% of women work in ICT- related jobs. We must fully unlock women’s potential in bringing a boost to the digital economy. Governments, companies, educators and civil society need to take decisive actions to change this trend. All together, we can promote women’s talents and make sure we encourage them to STEM study fields early on. Today, we have an extraordinary tool, the Women in Digital European Scoreboard that shows where exactly countries must improve women’s situation. It is time to deliver for young girls, women, all our citizens and businesses. Our Digital Europe will be inclusive, competitive & dynamic with their valuable contribution.”

Background

The new Scoreboard also shows that Finland, Sweden, Luxembourg and Denmark registered the highest scores on the Women in Digital scoreboard while Bulgaria, Romania, Greece and Italy registered the lowest. Moreover, there is strong correlation between the scoreboard and the Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI). In general, Member States leading in digital competitiveness are also leaders in female participation in the digital sector.

Other Findings

There is a gender gap in all 13 indicators at EU level, with some exceptions at country level:

In Finland, Estonia and Bulgaria women are more active internet users than men;

In Latvia, Slovenia, Bulgaria, Lithuania and Cyprus women score more highly on digital skills than men.

The gender gap is the largest in the area of ICT specialist skills and employment: 76 % for ICT specialists and 47 % for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics graduates.

The difference in digital participation between women and men within the younger age group (16 to 24) is smaller in relative terms (55% of women compared to 60% of men). In certain countries, the trend is even starting to reverse, with women outperforming men in this category.

]]>https://www.corporatetraining.ie/blog/participation-of-women-in-the-eu-digital-economy-lagging/feed/0Free Event: Growing your Business in Changing Timeshttps://www.corporatetraining.ie/blog/free-event-growing-your-business-in-changing-times/
https://www.corporatetraining.ie/blog/free-event-growing-your-business-in-changing-times/#respondFri, 12 Oct 2018 11:48:59 +0000https://www.corporatetraining.ie/?post_type=blog&p=133751The DCU National Centre for Family Business will host a conference and networking event titled Growing your Business in Changing Times on October 24 at DCU Business School. There, enterprising families and Brexit will take centre stage. Growing your Business in Changing Times Attendees will head from two of Ireland’s growing enterprising families: Rosy Temple, Sales […]

]]>The DCU National Centre for Family Business will host a conference and networking event titled Growing your Business in Changing Times on October 24 at DCU Business School. There, enterprising families and Brexit will take centre stage.

Growing your Business in Changing Times

Attendees will head from two of Ireland’s growing enterprising families: Rosy Temple, Sales Development Manager, and Lynn Temple, CEO at Magee 1866; and Clare Kelly, and Rebecca Kelly, Directors at Glandore.The morning will continue with a presentation from Professor Federico Fabbrini, Director of DCU Brexit Institute, and parallel Brexit workshops curated by DCU CFB partners, AIB and PwC.

Director of DCU National Centre for Family Business, Dr Eric Clinton, will open the event and share some key insights from recent research undertaken at the Centre.

Details

Tickets for this event are free of charge, however early registration is recommended as spaces are limited.

For more details please e-mail: yvonne.kiely@dcu.ie
Follow the event on Twitter: @DCUNCFB
Live event updates: #FamilyConDCU

NOTE: Please be aware that photography will be taking place at this event. If you do not give permission for your photo to be used for marketing purposes please make this known to the team on registration, or email yvonne.kiely@dcu.ie

About the DCU National Centre for Family Business

Established in 2013, their vision is to achieve national and international recognition as a centre of world-class expertise and advice for family businesses in Ireland and abroad. The DCU National Centre for Family Business engages with international family business associations and projects so that they can support family businesses in Ireland with informed and innovative evidence-based research. Through actively participating in the local family business community and with national and international research associations, they produce and share insights that support sustainable family business practices for the next generation.

]]>https://www.corporatetraining.ie/blog/free-event-growing-your-business-in-changing-times/feed/0We welcome the Creative Institute to Corporate Traininghttps://www.corporatetraining.ie/blog/welcome-creative-institute-corporate-training/
https://www.corporatetraining.ie/blog/welcome-creative-institute-corporate-training/#respondWed, 08 Nov 2017 10:13:59 +0000https://www.corporatetraining.ie/?post_type=blog&p=133509We are proud to welcome Tracy Aspel and her Creative Institute to Corporate Training. The Creative Institute specialises in communications, creative thinking and personal development. The Institute offers a variety of workshops and training courses. These include team building, using NLP in business and idea generation. They also offer bespoke training solutions sales, marketing and […]

]]>We are proud to welcome Tracy Aspel and her Creative Institute to Corporate Training.

The Creative Institute specialises in communications, creative thinking and personal development. The Institute offers a variety of workshops and training courses. These include team building, using NLP in business and idea generation. They also offer bespoke training solutions sales, marketing and communications teams.

About Tracy Aspel

Tracy Aspel has a unique blend of training and expertise. She is a Law and Business graduate as well as a performing comedienne. She delivers training that is both practical and engaging. As a result, she helps participants optimises their existing skills.

Tracy is qualified in both Neuro Linguistic Programming. She is also an instructor in improvisation. As a result, she combines these two approaches in her workshops. This helps participants to achieve transformative experiences in a constructive, yet fun way.

Tracy has delivered training to many high profile organisations. These include:

MasterCard

Symantec

BizNet Cork Skillnet

Local Employment Services, Limerick

She has also trained with the highest calibre of Improv teachers in Europe. Tracy has delivered training to groups on performance improvisation in the Midwest. Furthermore, she pioneered the ImprovEyes project. This demonstrates the many ways improv can be used the Irish Education system.

]]>https://www.corporatetraining.ie/blog/welcome-creative-institute-corporate-training/feed/0Banks need to face up to the challenges posed by fintechhttps://www.corporatetraining.ie/blog/banks-need-face-challenges-posed-fintech/
https://www.corporatetraining.ie/blog/banks-need-face-challenges-posed-fintech/#respondTue, 20 Jun 2017 11:14:21 +0000https://www.corporatetraining.ie/?post_type=blog&p=133381Financial technology, or fintech, is changing the ways we bank and interact with our financial institutions, says a report from PwC. Fintech, broadly speaking, is the use of technologies to solve customer problems or offer solutions in financial services. Online banking is an early example. As new fintech offerings become available, they change the way […]

]]>Financial technology, or fintech, is changing the ways we bank and interact with our financial institutions, says a report from PwC.

Fintech, broadly speaking, is the use of technologies to solve customer problems or offer solutions in financial services. Online banking is an early example. As new fintech offerings become available, they change the way we carry out transactions and communicate with our banks.

Reshaping financial services

PwC conducted a major study of fintech to examine how it is reshaping the financial services sector.

Ronan Fitzpatrick, a director with PwC Advisory, explained that fintech is responsive to customer needs.

“It’s about using emerging technology to answer the needs of customers and solve problems for financial services companies,” he said.

Challenges to financial institutions

Banks and traditional financial institutions must to respond to emerging technologies. This means they need to keep on top of new developments, as well as update their legacy systems as regulations and technology change.

“The challenge is how to keep your customer base and be relevant to customers while others can deliver a better solution quicker. The smaller niche players can be more nimble,” said Fitzpatrick.

Many new fintech companies start as mobile and cloud-based services. As a result, they have data and analytics built in. Traditional financial institutions however, often need to play catch up in these areas, said Mr Fitzpatrick.

Furthermore, there is the legal issue of regulation. Fintech apps are regulated in the country where they are established.

“Regulation is one of the primary reasons why the large players will never be as quick as the smaller ones. By virtue of being in operation for longer, they will have more applications to remediate when it comes to regulation,” Mr Fitzpatrick concluded.

]]>https://www.corporatetraining.ie/blog/banks-need-face-challenges-posed-fintech/feed/0Irish firms offering upskilling and development to retain staffhttps://www.corporatetraining.ie/blog/irish-firms-offering-upskilling-and-development-to-retain-staff/
https://www.corporatetraining.ie/blog/irish-firms-offering-upskilling-and-development-to-retain-staff/#respondMon, 15 May 2017 11:40:55 +0000https://www.corporatetraining.ie/?post_type=blog&p=133244Four in five Irish organisations have experienced skills shortages in the past two years. As a result, business are increasing offering development opportunities and upskilling. That’s according to new research from CIPD Ireland, the professional body for HR and people development. Their report found that more than half (57 percent) of Irish businesses would offer […]

]]>Four in five Irish organisations have experienced skills shortages in the past two years. As a result, business are increasing offering development opportunities and upskilling.

That’s according to new research from CIPD Ireland, the professional body for HR and people development. Their report found that more than half (57 percent) of Irish businesses would offer staff more development opportunities. In addition, nearly two-thirds (63 percent) of organisations would offer upskilling opportunities to employees. As a result, Irish companies hope to retain staff as well as grow their talent pipeline.

The report found that attracting and retaining talent is the top priority for Irish business over the next two years. In order to retain valuable staff, a third of employers made a counter-offer when an employee stated their intention to resign.

Developing organisations and people

The research also shows a gap between the aspiration of how people wish to be treated at work and what managers do in practice. Two-thirds of HR professionals and managers believe that staff should have a say in what happens at work. However, only one in four consistently applied this ideal.

Director of CIPD Ireland, Mary Connaughton said, “All these changes mean investing more in developing organisations and people, and supporting individuals to learn and earn throughout their life. Having workplace in Ireland future-fit means getting the government to support accredited learning throughout life including when people have left formal education; to examine alternative income mechanisms, such as the universal basic income to deal with more unstructured and insecure work patterns; and to take action to address Ireland’s looming pension crisis.”

]]>https://www.corporatetraining.ie/blog/irish-firms-offering-upskilling-and-development-to-retain-staff/feed/0Free ICT summer course for primary school teachers from MIChttps://www.corporatetraining.ie/blog/free-ict-summer-course-primary-school-teachers-mic/
https://www.corporatetraining.ie/blog/free-ict-summer-course-primary-school-teachers-mic/#respondMon, 24 Apr 2017 09:34:42 +0000https://www.corporatetraining.ie/?post_type=blog&p=133158Mary Immaculate College (MIC) is offering a free summer course for primary school teachers. The course will help teachers integrate ICT and digital literacy as well as robotics into their practice. Critical thinking and problem solving for pupils Dr Maeve Liston, Director of Enterprise and Community Engagement MIC, said that the initiative aims to develop teachers’ […]

]]>Mary Immaculate College (MIC) is offering a free summer course for primary school teachers. The course will help teachers integrate ICT and digital literacy as well as robotics into their practice.

Critical thinking and problem solving for pupils

Dr Maeve Liston, Director of Enterprise and Community Engagement MIC, said that the initiative aims to develop teachers’ digital skills. As a result, this will extend opportunities for children to experience critical thinking and problem solving.

“It is our aim to continue to build on such initiatives in the STEM education domain, linked to the above mentioned Regional Action Plan for Jobs, Regional Skills Fora, Ireland’s National Skills Strategy 2025, and regional initiatives such as Limerick Digital Strategy and Limerick for IT etc,” said Dr Liston.

MIC will offer the free summer course for primary school teachers from July 3 – 7. The Professional Development Services for Teachers (PDST) and the Irish American Partnership as well as DELL EMC support the course.

Integration ICT across primary school curriculum

Bernie Kinsella, a primary school teacher from St Nessans National School, Mungret, Limerick will facilitate the course. Ms Kinsella explains the course will “focus on the potential of integration ICT across the primary school curriculum.” Teachers will learn to facilitate activities that encourage creative, problem-solving skills and critical thinking as well as project and team-working.

Dr Maeve Liston added: “The focus of such a programme is to develop new innovative classroom techniques and ‘hands-on, minds-on’ experiences that supports and enriches the entire learning process and to explore the use of robotics to support teaching, learning and assessment, with a particular emphasis on Science, Technology and Maths, Literacy and the Arts (STEAM)”.

]]>E-payments giant Stripe has bought Indie Hackers, a knowledge-sharing site for entrepreneurs.

Stripe is one of the fastest growing tech companies in the world. It was recently valued at $9bn. In addition, Stripe’s staffing level is expected to soon reach 1,000 people.

Sharing knowledge

Courtland Allen founded Indie Hackers a year ago. The site allows independent entrepreneurs to share their knowledge and experience, as well as get advice from others.

“At its heart, Indie Hackers is a place for having honest and transparent conversations about starting and growing online businesses,” Allen said.

The site caught on quickly. Indie Hackers started generating revenue of around $6,000 a month within a short time.

The success however brought responsibilities. Allen needed to fill advertising space, as well as produce content, for the site.

“Then, in early March, I received a surprising email. I had just stepped off the plane after a long flight to Mexico, and I was waiting in line for a taxi when my phone buzzed. The email was from Patrick Collison, the CEO of Stripe, and the subject was ‘acquire indie hackers’.”

Allen says that the acquisition will allow him to improve Indie Hackers.

Growing the GDP of the internet

Allen says the acquisition will help Stripe in their mission to “grow the GDP of the internet.”

“As crazy as it may seem, it’s not a stretch to say that anything that gets more people to start businesses and that helps those businesses succeed is a win for Stripe. Indie Hackers is a natural home for inspiring founders and empowering their growth.”

]]>https://www.corporatetraining.ie/blog/stripe-buys-entrepreneur-knowledge-website-indie-hackers/feed/0Brexit may be an opportunity for Irish universitieshttps://www.corporatetraining.ie/blog/brexit-may-opportunity-irish-universities/
https://www.corporatetraining.ie/blog/brexit-may-opportunity-irish-universities/#respondTue, 04 Apr 2017 11:05:51 +0000https://www.corporatetraining.ie/?post_type=blog&p=133241Global education firm EduCo International Group has claimed that Brexit offers a major opportunity for Irish universities. The company plans to set up an Irish branch to attract international students. Dwindling number of international students in the UK The number of international students applying to UK colleges is falling. However, international applications to Irish universities […]

]]>Global education firm EduCo International Group has claimed that Brexit offers a major opportunity for Irish universities. The company plans to set up an Irish branch to attract international students.

Dwindling number of international students in the UK

The number of international students applying to UK colleges is falling. However, international applications to Irish universities are up by 17 percent this year.

EduCo International Group plans to grow the number of undergraduate as well as postgraduate students coming here from China, India and South-East Asia.

Partnerships with Maynooth University and Dublin City University

EduCo, along with Maynooth University and Dublin City University, will provide pathway programmes to prepare international students for university study.

These integrate students into the university campus. In addition, pathway programmes offer smaller class sizes and more contact hours. As a result, international students have a greater chance of success.

Jacob Kestner, head of EduCo in Ireland, believes that Brexit has made international students wary about applying to UK institutions.

“Where international students are choosing to study abroad, increasingly they are not going to the UK. Our education agents – who recruit international students – tell us there is real concern over the UK closing its doors. This is a real Brexit opportunity,” he said.

This could be great news for Irish universities who wish to attract lucrative international students. Furthermore, this aligns with Irish government policy, which hopes to attract an additional 10,000 international students by 2020.

Enhanced visibility for Irish universities

DCU president Prof Brian MacCraith said the partnership with EduCo will increase the visibility of Irish universities. In addition, Ireland will become a destination of choice for international students.

“As a globally engaged university, DCU is very excited about this opportunity to advance our internationalisation strategy and attract greater numbers of high-calibre international students,” he said.

Philip Nolan, Maynooth University president, called the EduCo partnership “a major step forward in the internationalisation of Irish higher education.”

Furthermore, Nolan said the university had doubled its international student numbers over the past five years. However, the university is keen to grow its global reach.